Assembly, Manufacturing ​/ Production

WHO ARE WE

Sonaca North America drives innovation in aerospace and defense, offering reliable and efficient solutions developed since 1948 from 10 locations across North America.

$20 – $24 per hour – DOE

Assemblers will drill, deburr, and assemble sheet‑metal components, installing ground studs, nutplates, or bonding components while supporting quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.

• Work from process specifications, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and engineering orders.
• Interpret documents to determine sequence and methods for assembling and repairing sheet‑metal products.
• Pull parts from bin and report shortages to supervisor.
• Work with various gauges/types of aluminum sheet metal according to specifications.
• Clean components, load onto jig or fixture, drill, ream, rivet, fit, countersink, adjust, finish, and inspect parts.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
• Call for inspection and rework engineering to eliminate non‑conformance.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

• High‑school diploma or equivalency preferred; candidates without will take a pre‑employment assessment.
• At least 2 years of sheet‑metal assembly experience; prior aircraft experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for following work instructions and assembling parts.
• Effective communication with team members.
• Prior experience with blueprints and precision measuring devices is a plus.
• Skilled with a variety of small hand tools.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Noise exposure from quiet to extremely loud.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (eye, ear, foot protection).
• May occasionally lift or move 10–50 pounds.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance (subject to eligibility).

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.